2010 Pontiac Vibe vs. 1970 Ford Cortina
To start off, 2010 Pontiac Vibe is newer by 40 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1970 Ford Cortina. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1970 Ford Cortina would be higher. At 2,362 cc (4 cylinders), 2010 Pontiac Vibe is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (158 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 61 more horse power than 1970 Ford Cortina. (97 HP @ 5500 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe should accelerate faster than 1970 Ford Cortina.
Because 1970 Ford Cortina is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1970 Ford Cortina. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2010 Pontiac Vibe, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2010 Pontiac Vibe (220 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 69 more torque (in Nm) than 1970 Ford Cortina. (151 Nm @ 3500 RPM). This means 2010 Pontiac Vibe will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1970 Ford Cortina. 1970 Ford Cortina has automatic transmission and 2010 Pontiac Vibe has manual transmission. 2010 Pontiac Vibe will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 1970 Ford Cortina will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2010 Pontiac Vibe | 1970 Ford Cortina | |
| Make | Pontiac | Ford |
| Model | Vibe | Cortina |
| Year Released | 2010 | 1970 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2362 cc | 1993 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 158 HP | 97 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 220 Nm | 151 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 3500 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.9 mm | 90.8 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 97.8 mm | 77 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 4 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 4280 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1710 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1330 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2610 mm | 2590 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 49 L | 87 L |
